The Beast Quake: Seahawks-Saints playoff (2011)

A look back at Marshawn Lynch's famous "Beast Quake" run and the Seahawks' playoff upset of the Saints on Jan. 8, 2011

By By NICK EATON

on November 27, 2013 11:55 PM

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Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch breaks through New Orleans defenders during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36. less

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch breaks through New Orleans defenders during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, ... more

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch breaks through New Orleans
defenders during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against
the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan.
8, 2011, in Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36. less

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch breaks through New Orleans
defenders during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against
the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game ... more

"Get off me!" Marshawn Lynch stiff-arms New Orleans player Tracy Porter during an epic 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36. less

"Get off me!" Marshawn Lynch stiff-arms New Orleans player Tracy Porter during an epic 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game ... more

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch runs into the endzone, followed by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in
Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36. less

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch runs into the endzone, followed by quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, during a 67-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL ... more

Marshawn Lynch goes upside-down into the end zone after a 67-yard run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in
Seattle. The run by Lynch, which prompted cheering and stomping fans to register on a nearby seismometer, has been called one of the best runs in recent NFL history. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36 to advance in the playoffs. less

Marshawn Lynch goes upside-down into the end zone after a 67-yard run in the fourth quarter against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in
Seattle. The run by ... more

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A Seahawks fan holds up a sign during an NFL playoff wildcard game against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in
Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36.

A Seahawks fan holds up a sign during an NFL playoff wildcard game against the defending Super
Bowl champs during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in
Seattle. The Hawks defeated the Saints 41-36.

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A Seahawks cheerleader spins while performing a routine during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, against the New Orleans Saints in Seattle.

A Seahawks cheerleader spins while performing a routine during an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, against the New Orleans Saints in Seattle.

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Former Seahawks lineman Walter Jones raises the 12th Man flag before an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, against the New Orleans Saints in Seattle.

Former Seahawks lineman Walter Jones raises the 12th Man flag before an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, against the New Orleans Saints in Seattle.

Seahawks tight end John Carlson hoists the ball after a touchdown in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

Seahawks tight end John Carlson hoists the ball after a touchdown in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

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New Orleans Saints fans watch the action against the Seahawks during the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

New Orleans Saints fans watch the action against the Seahawks during the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

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Seahawks player David Hawthorne roars after a fumble recovery against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

Seahawks player David Hawthorne roars after a fumble recovery against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

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Seahawks Cameron Morrah (88) and Mike Gibson (64) celebrate with John Carlson, left, after Carlson's first-quarter touchdown on a pass from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck againat the New Orleans Saints an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. less

Seahawks Cameron Morrah (88) and Mike Gibson (64) celebrate with John Carlson, left, after Carlson's first-quarter touchdown on a pass from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck againat the New Orleans Saints an NFL ... more

Seahawks player Raheem Brock salutes fans after he made a fumble recovery against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

Seahawks player Raheem Brock salutes fans after he made a fumble recovery against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle.

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Seahawks player Brandon Stokley raises his arms after scoring a touchdown against the defending Super Bowl champ New Orleans Saints in the second quarter of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. less

Seahawks player Brandon Stokley raises his arms after scoring a touchdown against the defending Super Bowl champ New Orleans Saints in the second quarter of an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in ... more

Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck walks off the field with his son Henry on his shoulders after defeating the defending Super Bowl-champion New Orleans Saints an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in Seattle. It was Hasselbeck's last appearance at Qwest Field. less

Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck walks off the field with his son Henry on his shoulders after defeating the defending Super Bowl-champion New Orleans Saints an NFL playoff wildcard game Jan. 8, 2011, in ... more

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